by Second Call Defense | Aug 8, 2024 | Facts & Fiction, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense
If you had any doubts about whether new gun ownership is waning in the United States, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that since the 2020 election, 22.3 million Americans decided to purchase a firearm for the first time. That is a staggering...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 23, 2024 | Concealed Carry, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense
According to the FBI, a gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States, on average. In 2022, nearly 112,000 guns were reported stolen in the 337 small to large-sized cities that reported data to the FBI, and 51 percent of those guns were reported...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 17, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Summer is here and with warmer weather comes lighter, cooler clothing that can create unique challenges for concealed carry. Lighter, cooler clothing makes it easier for a pistol to print underneath a t-shirt or tank top, and if you carry outside the waistband, the...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 1, 2024 | True Stories, 911 Calls, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Self Defense
KRQE reported on a harrowing home intrusion in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April 2024. Anissa Tinnin and her 4-year-old granddaughter were enjoying the evening when they came face to face with a criminal trying to escape from the police. Her fast thinking got him out...
by Second Call Defense | Jun 20, 2024 | Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
A recent report by Ammo.com revealed that gun ownership in America increased 28% from 1994 to 2023, amid an increase in gun control legislation in many states. The report is notable, as it represents the most recent data using 2024 statistics. Report highlights: Gun...
by Second Call Defense | May 20, 2024 | Membership Benefits, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
What happens if your CCW insurance provider sues you? Carrying a concealed firearm for self-defense comes with a significant amount of responsibility. Not only in handling the firearm but also in understanding the legal ramifications of its use. Whether you carry...
